Kris Carling
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Hi
I’ve only just joined this forum and I’m hoping to find some good advice from those experienced in the electrical industry.
I’m 19 and have just completed my level 3 C&G Diploma in Electrical Installation (building & structures) 600/5498 at college, but I do not know whether I’ve passed yet - I do hold level 2 already in the same qualification. Due to the restrictions of the pandemic, my practical experience is virtually zero, apart from some basic wiring at boards or stations in college.
I have applied for a CSCS electrical labourer’s card, and I’m in the process of sending off CVs to apply for apprenticeships, or just unpaid work experience; however, I live in a rural area (Lincolnshire), so opportunities are limited, although I do drive.
My question is in two parts:
(1) Has anyone got any advice on what I could do to gain practical experience to help my CV? I do practice basic wiring but my parents are not keen for me to do too much around the house! Are online tutorials valued by employers, if so, is there a way of gaining certification for watching these?
(2) Are these short courses to qualify as a domestic electrician valued, and would these enable me to work in anyway? I have saved money working part in a supermarket but I worked hard to save 2K, so don’t want to waste it if the courses do not enable me to progress in anyway, or are a false economy.
Apologies for the long post, but advice at college was limited, and it’s difficult to find any experienced people to ask.
Thanks
I’ve only just joined this forum and I’m hoping to find some good advice from those experienced in the electrical industry.
I’m 19 and have just completed my level 3 C&G Diploma in Electrical Installation (building & structures) 600/5498 at college, but I do not know whether I’ve passed yet - I do hold level 2 already in the same qualification. Due to the restrictions of the pandemic, my practical experience is virtually zero, apart from some basic wiring at boards or stations in college.
I have applied for a CSCS electrical labourer’s card, and I’m in the process of sending off CVs to apply for apprenticeships, or just unpaid work experience; however, I live in a rural area (Lincolnshire), so opportunities are limited, although I do drive.
My question is in two parts:
(1) Has anyone got any advice on what I could do to gain practical experience to help my CV? I do practice basic wiring but my parents are not keen for me to do too much around the house! Are online tutorials valued by employers, if so, is there a way of gaining certification for watching these?
(2) Are these short courses to qualify as a domestic electrician valued, and would these enable me to work in anyway? I have saved money working part in a supermarket but I worked hard to save 2K, so don’t want to waste it if the courses do not enable me to progress in anyway, or are a false economy.
Apologies for the long post, but advice at college was limited, and it’s difficult to find any experienced people to ask.
Thanks